Expert Legal Information Session with CKT Solicitors For The Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease Community| Thursday, 1 October 2026 | 6:30pm | Online via Zoom
EOPD Ireland is delighted to welcome Lebeau Jonker and Con Barry, Partners at Comyn Kelleher Tobin (CKT), for a special online information session on the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015.
This free session will provide an opportunity for our community to learn more about decision-making supports and understand how the legislation may affect people living with Parkinson’s, their families and those supporting them.
What will the session cover?
Lebeau and Con will provide an overview of the key areas of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act, including:
- Decision-Making Assistance Agreements
- Co-Decision-Making Agreements
- Decision-Making Representative Orders
- Enduring Powers of Attorney
- The role of the Decision Support Service
- Updates on key developments in the legislation and related areas since EOPD Ireland’s previous session in 2024
There will also be an opportunity for attendees to take part in a Q&A following the presentation, providing a chance to ask general questions about the information discussed.
About Comyn Kelleher Tobin LLP (CKT)
Comyn Kelleher Tobin LLP (CKT) is an Irish law firm with offices in Cork and Dublin. CKT has particular expertise in the area of assisted decision-making and the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015.
Their team previously delivered an information session for the EOPD Ireland community in 2024, which received very positive feedback. We are delighted to welcome them back for this updated session, particularly as there have been developments in this area since the previous webinar.
Free to attend
This session is completely free for both EOPD Ireland members and non-members.
Whether you are living with Early Onset Parkinson’s, supporting a family member, or simply want to better understand decision-making rights and supports, this session offers an opportunity to hear directly from legal professionals with expertise in this area.
📅 Thursday, 1 October 2026
🕡 6:30pm
💻 Online via Zoom
🎟️ Free – members and non-members welcome
Places are limited, so register today to secure your place.
Please note: This session is intended for general information and education and is not intended to provide individual legal advice.